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Question Title: tingling and headaches

Forum: Neurology Forum
Topic: Neuralgia


I am a 45y/o female who exhibited tingling L arm 5/18/98. I was dx with iron

-defcy anemia from my iron
studies.(hgb=9.2) Stool occult blood slightly positive. Colonoscopy neg. EGD showed a small ulcer with gastritis due to taking Advil prn menstrual cramps. Pelvic sonogram shows fibroid tumor. I will start Lupron therapy 7/6/98. However, tingling and headaches continue. Tingling occurs with the feet, sometimes the head, especially when I put the back of my head on a pillow. Headaches are frontal and radiate to the R and L. Muscular pains in the upper thighs and R upper arm. Tingling noted when I wake up , losing temper with family members, or walking short distances. I still feel washed out. No fainting, blurred vision or dizziness. Have been taking Fe So4 325mg t.i.d. with OJ. Yes I will also contact the Hematology Forum. Sometimes it is also a little difficult to make a fist. I have a hx of hypothyroidism for which I take Levoxyl .112 mg qd. TSH of 6/8/98 was .78 My endocrinologist is content with that. Our goal is to get it to 1or2>Sorry this is so long. My internist is thinking I should now see a neurologist. What should I expect as far as tests. Also, I get claustrophobic(no elevators or tunnels for me!) and am not looking forward to an MRI. Any ideas? Thanks.


Hard to tell from the story that I hear so far what may be related to what. Sounds like a good idea to see a neurologist. A more detailed history and a good neurologic exam will be very helpful in determining what you need to have do. It may be determined that you need a brain scan. They now have open MRI scans so you can always ask. I'm not sure what to make of the problem with making a fist? You are doing the correct thing, however by seeing a neurologist. Let us know what happens and I may be able to give you more information. Good luck
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